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PS26134 - Provision of Security Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 May 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the provision of security services under tender PS26134. This procurement was carried out by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, UK. The contract, awarded to Horus Security Consultancy Limited, covers services related to investigation and security, with the contract period running from 30th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The direct procurement method was used due to the absence of competition, and the contract value is £12,285 gross, with a net value of £10,237.50. This procurement process is in the award stage as of 21st May 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for security service providers specialising in investigation and security services. SMEs, particularly those capable of providing specialised security consultancy services, would find this contract beneficial to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The procurement highlights a niche market for companies with unique capabilities that match specific technical requirements, which may not face competition, thus presenting a valuable opportunity for business growth in collaboration with UK government entities.

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Notice Title

PS26134 - Provision of Security Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** One Quote justified This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an Provision of Security Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORUS SECURITY CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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